1616 Forest Place, Evanston, IL 60201

Evanston
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1616 Forest Place,Evanston, IL 60201
$2,875,000
  • 5 Beds
  • 8 Baths
  • 7,759 sq. ft.
  • Single family
  • Active
Listed by: mary summerville
Office: coldwell banker realty
MLS#:12575018
Source:MLSNI

Price summary

  • Price:$2,875,000
  • Price per sq. ft.:$370.54

About this home

Enjoy lake breezes and awesome sunrises from this impressive Greek Revival with coach house built in 1903, offering timeless elegance in an exceptional setting. The home is situated on one of Evanston's most prestigious lakefront streets, overlooking beautiful Dawes Park and Arrington Lagoon, just moments from Northwestern University and downtown Evanston. Rich in architectural character, it showcases exquisite original details, including a grand formal foyer surrounded by leaded glass windows, a sweeping bridal staircase, and extraordinary woodwork throughout. The expansive living room is anchored by a stately fireplace with original built-ins and enhanced by classic period details. The formal dining room is equally impressive, featuring paneled walls, a beamed ceiling and a dramatic fireplace adorned with handcrafted antique Delft tiles. The adjacent, generously sized eat-in kitchen offers a modern footprint. The rear addition has heated flooring and can serve as a first-floor...

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Home facts

  • Year built:1904
  • Listing ID #:12575018
  • Updated:June 29, 2026 at 04:28 PM

Rooms and interior

  • Bedrooms:5
  • Total bathrooms:8
  • Full bathrooms:6
  • Half bathrooms:2
  • Rooms Total:14
  • Dining Description:Separate Dining Room
  • Bathrooms Description:Double Sinks, Separate Shower, Whirlpool
  • Kitchen Description:Cooktop, Dishwasher, Disposal, Double Oven, Gas Cooktop, Gas Oven, Kitchen, Range Hood, Refrigerator
  • Basement Description:Finished, Full
  • Living area:7,759 sq. ft.

Heating and cooling

  • Cooling:Central Air, Zoned
  • Heating:Forced Air, Individual Room Controls, Natural Gas, Sep Heating Systems - 2+, Zoned
  • Central air:Yes

Structure and exterior

  • Roof:Asphalt
  • Year built:1904
  • Building area:7,759 sq. ft.
  • Lot area:0.44 Acres
  • Lot Features:Irregular Lot
  • Architectural Style:Colonial
  • Foundation Description:Stone
  • Levels:3 Story

Schools

  • High school:Evanston Twp High School
  • Middle school:Nichols Middle School
  • Elementary school:Dewey Elementary School

Utilities

  • Water:Public
  • Sewer:Public Sewer

Finances and disclosures

  • Price:$2,875,000
  • Price per sq. ft.:$370.54
  • Tax amount:$46,670 (2024)

Features and amenities

  • Laundry features:Dryer, Washer
  • Amenities:CO Detectors, Sump Pump, TV-Cable

Parking

  • Total parking spaces:3
  • Parking description:Concrete, Detached Garage, Garage
  • Garage:Yes
  • Garage spaces:3
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